Over the last year, real estate has had to grapple with this reality: the reputation of one agent can turn into sweeping rulings that affect us all. One bad transaction can easily become a bill that’s slated against every practitioner in our industry. In light of the NAR settlement, it's more important than ever for this industry to think about the reputation we have with consumers and legislators. Once this starts to slip, it can quickly undo all the freedoms we get to enjoy as independent, self-driven professionals with no income limits. This is something real estate associations like Nevada REALTORS® are thinking about and working on tirelessly. What are some of the things we can do to show consumers we’re in it for them? How do we maintain the business freedoms we have? In this special episode, we’re joined by Chris Bishop, General Manager at Signature Real Estate Group and the co-host of the new podcast, Signature Buzz. We talk about the role of real estate associations in protecting both agents, consumers and the integrity of the transaction. The impact of one Realtor and transaction becomes a bill that’s slated against every practitioner in our industry saying we’re all bad. -Chris Bishop Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode How your association works for you The association can feel far removed from what we do as agents. What are some of the ways they are helping us maintain the great things about this job? The rent control challenge Rent control is an issue that actually harms the people it’s supposed to help. How is Nevada REALTORS® working to create better solutions to make housing affordable? The ripple effect of one bad agent As real estate agents, we’re all concerned about our reputation with the consumer. How do we make sure we’re not contributing to our own bad rep? Guest Bio Christopher Bishop is a seasoned real estate professional with over two decades of industry experience. He currently serves as the General Manager at Signature Real Estate Group, where he leads a top-performing team of agents and brokers, helping them achieve exceptional results in the competitive Las Vegas market. Christopher’s career includes a prestigious role as the President of the Nevada Association of REALTORS in 2020, where he worked to advance the real estate profession across the state. His dedication to the industry was recognized in 2021 when he was named REALTOR of the Year by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS. In addition to his leadership roles, Christopher has coached and mentored brokers and agents nationwide, helping them build successful real estate careers through his proven strategies and insights. Christopher’s commitment to excellence and passion for real estate have made him a respected leader and influential figure in the industry. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-bishop-98b37623/ Listen to Signature Buzz on your podcast platform of choice. About Your Hosts Tiffany Banks is the CEO and former general counsel of Nevada REALTORS®. Her leadership is defined by a strategic approach to real estate advocacy and a commitment to community enrichment. With over a decade of legal experience, Tiffany guides the organization's direction with a keen focus on strategic consulting, complex legal analyses, and new business development. Nevada REALTORS® has successfully navigated legislative sessions, forging strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the community presence through impactful projects. Tiffany’s role encompasses not just operational management, but also driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team and the broader real estate community. Brandon Roberts is the President of Nevada REALTORS® and Corporate Broker/CoFounder of Signature Real Estate Group. Signature Real Estate Group is a real estate and property management brokerage that has grown to almost 800 agents in multiple states. He has been practicing real estate for over 27 years and has been a broker for 21 of them. Brandon has trained and coached Real Estate brokers and agents all over the country. His state of the art training at the Real Estate Academy has brought new agents to new levels. Making them into multi-million dollar producers within their first year. Check out this episode on iTunes or Spotify or https://nevadarealtors.org/ and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!
